Our new series of live gigs at Dawkes are designed to let you enjoy leading UK musicians in a comfortable and enjoyable environment. This gig features leading Trumpet player Stuart Henderson with his 'Blue Note' Quintet.

About this event

• Pre-Booking Required
• £25 per person - includes choice of Artisan Pizza
• Bookings by Table (groups of 2-6)
• Bar service available (soft & alcoholic)
• Doors open 11:45am | Music starts 12pm
• 12pm-1pm First Set
• 1pm-2pm Lunch (choice of Artisan Sourdough Pizza Included - Paid Bar)
• 2pm-3pm Second Set
• Covid-secure precautions in place (full details on email confirmation)

"The venue was excellent. The revamped Dawkes shop area adjusted beautifully into a club-like atmosphere. There was a relaxed welcoming attitude from the staff and they were attentive to the needs of the audience."- Live Event Visitor Feedback

Stuart Henderson's 'Back to Blue Note'

The two words ‘Blue Note’ immediately evoke the unique sounds and visual images of this classic jazz record label. Founded by German emigres, Alfred Lyon and Francis Wolf, in 1939, the label enjoyed its greatest days in the 1950s and 1960s with a stunning catalogue of innovative records.

'One hit record followed hard on the heels of another by the brightest stars in the jazz firmament – Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Hank Mobley, Lee Morgan, Horace Silver and Jimmy Smith amongst a host of others.

'It is our great privilege to be able to play some of these fabulous charts and also to have unearthed some lesser-known gems that have never received the “air time” they deserve'.

The Band

• Stuart Henderson (Trumpet)
  
• Ollie Weston (Saxophones)
• Tom Berge (Piano)
• Raph Mizraki (Bass)
• Simon Price (Drums)

 Stuart Henderson (Trumpet and Flugelhorn)

From 1983 - 2005 Stuart was principal trumpet of The Scots Guards Band in Her Majesty’s Household Division. During this period he played many times for the Royal Family and at State occasions all over the world.

Since leaving the services Stuart has become a fixture on the UK jazz scene appearing with many of the countries finest jazz musicians.

He has played at numerous jazz festivals and has appeared at top London venues such as Ronnie Scotts Club, The 606 club and Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho.

His latest project “Back to Blue Note” has had rave reviews and recent Jazz collaborations include Purdy, The Rebecca Poole Quartet, The Jack Honeybourne Allstars, The Denny Ilett big band and The Remix Jazz Orchestra (Musical Director)

His commercial work has included, the String of Pearls Orchestra, The Joe Loss Orchestra and The Showbiz Pops Orchestra and many more.